INSTRUCTIONS FOR

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

Residential diaphragm gas-meter UG G1,6, UG G2,5
and UG G4 with steel / aluminium body
METRIX ITALIA SRL – Via Pontelongo, 2 – 35020 Candiana (PD) – ITALY
Tel +39 049 5349377 – Fax +39 049 9550738 – E-mail info@metrixitalia.it
Web Site www.metrixitalia.it
APPLICATIONS
The residential gas-meter UG are designed acc. to the European Norm EN1359 to measure the consumption
of gas in households and at other consumer, where the maximum consumption of all gas appliance does not
exceed 2,5 m³/h in case of gas meter UG G1.6, 4m³/h in case of gas meter UG G2.5 and 6m³/h in case of
gas meter UG G4, of the air of density 1.2 kg/m³. They are suitable to measure the consumption of natural
gas, synthetic gases and their mixtures. The can be equipped with low frequency pulse transmitter type NI-3.

TECHNICAL DATA:
UG G1.6 UG G2.5 UG G4

Nominal flow rate Qn 1,6 m³/h 2,5 m³/h 4 m³/h

Minimal flow rate Qm in 0,016 m³/h 0,025 m³/h 0,04 m³/h
Optional 0,016 m³/h 0,016 m³/h
0,025 m³/h
Maximun flow rate Qmax 2,5 m³/h 4 m³/h 6 m³/h
Cyclic volume – V 1,2 dm³
Allowable indication errors limit during EEC initial verification:
 Qmin to 0,1Qmax – E ± 3%
 0,1max to Qmax – E ± 1,5%
Maximun working pressure Pmax 50 kPa (0,5 bar)
UG AL – 200 kPa (2 bar)
Max. Pressure drop ∆ at – Qmax ≤ 200 Pa (2 mbar)
Index measuring range 99999,999 m³
Pulse value 0,01 m³
Distance between connection bosses 100/110/130/152,4/220
Weight ~ 2 kg
Possible connection standards: ISO, British standard, NPT, NEN and others.
TYPICAL ERROR CURVE TYPICAL PRESSURE LOSS CURVE
DIMENSIONS

A
B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm)
(mm)
Variant Variant Amumin. Variant Variant Amumin. Variant Variant Amumin. Variant Variant Amumin.
I (*) II (**) Body I (*) II (**) Body I (*) II (**) Body I (*) II (**) Body
130 216 200 - 214 211 - 167 162 - 67 65 -
70
110 216 200 210 214 211 210 167 162 176 67 74
(65)
100 216 200 210 214 211 210 167 162 176 67 65 74
152,4
235 - - 268 - - 177 - - 73 - -
(6”)
220 283 - - 222 - - 176 - - 72 - -
(*) standard – (**) UG-F version

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
Upon request of our clients the gas-meter can be additionally equipped with:
 Washer 2 pcs.
 Joint 2 pcs.
 Nut 2 pcs.
Or with different pipes (threads, excenter pipes, etc)

CONSTRUCTION OF THE GAS METER

The gas-meter consists of three basic units:
 Measuring unit
 Gas meter case
 Index

1 – MEASURING UNIT

It contains two measuring chambers including diaphragm, distributing duct and control mechanism including
valves and sliders, rocking levers, connecting rods, crank and crankshaft. The measuring unit is equipped with
the a device to prevent the registration of reverse flow acc. to the Norm EN1359.

2 – GAS METER CASE

It consists two subassemblies, i.e. top case and bottom case. These units are joint hermetically by means of a
case hoop (band). The following parts belong to the top case: magnetic drive with internal and external
magnet subassembly and a driving pinion.
3 – INDEX

It is connected to the top case with screws and is protected from outside by the index housing, which can be
locked by a lead seal or the index blockade. The index is also equipped with an additional device to
prevent the registration of the reverse flow acc. to the Norm EN1359.

OPERATING PRINCIPALS
The highly precise instrument – gas-meter – measures the volume of gas that moves through it. Gas entering
the meter flows through the holes of the distribution duct and causes a diaphragm to move, allowing gas into
a chamber. The movement of the diaphragms cause a rotary reversible movements of the connected shafts.
The rocking levers are fastened on the shafts. The rocking levers are connected throughout the connecting
rods to the crank shaft. The rotary movement of the crank shaft is transferred to the slider and through the
transmission and magnetic drive to the index driving pinion.
As the cycle continues, the gas is moved from the chambers into the gas line that feeds home’s gas
appliances. The meter records the number of times the chamber is filled and emptied.

INITIAL VERIFICATION (SEALING)

The gas-meter under obligation are subject of initial verification. The sealing is carried out by authorized
staff. The proof of initial verification is the stamp in the right-down corner of the index window or on a
traditional seal. Sealing is invalid in case of gas-meter damage or if the indication error exceeds the
permissible error settled by appropriate regulations.

STORAGE AND TRASPORTATION

1 – STORAGE

The gas-meter must be stored in their single packages in a dry storing room free from dust and chemical
fumes of strong corrosive effects. During storing the gas-meter pipes must be protected by pipe plugs. The
pipe plugs should not be removed from sealing time up to gas meter installation. Under condition that the
gas-meter must be protected from falling and overturning, in the single packages they can be placed one on
each other according to the signs on the packages. The storage room temperature must be between -25°C to
+60°C and relative humidity not more than 75%.

2 – TRANSPORTATION

The gas-meter must be transported in single packages placed according to the signs of the packages. During
transportation they must be well protected against falling and displacing. Because of damage possibility
transportation of a single gas-meter to its installation point without the package is not allowed.

INSTALLATION OF GAS METERS

he gas pipes installation is to be carried out
allowing to install the gas-meter without casing
tension. A properly carried out gas-meter
installation with spacing 100/110/130/152,4/220
mm is shown on the illustration. It is recommended to
use a special installation terminal assuring a proper
installation of the gas-meter.
Before installing the gas-meter a valve must be installed on the gas pipe to make it possible to turn off the
gas inflow. Gas inflow direction is marked on top of the gas-meter case.
The gas-meter must be connected to the gas installation by means of the attached nuts, screwing them
manually, then use a spanner not longer than 30cm. Screwing moment of the nuts can non exceed 70 Nm. The
gas-meter and the gas installation junction must be tight fitting.

ATTENTION!
 IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY DAMAGE, MAKE SURE THAT IN THE PIPE WHERE GAS-METER WILL
BE INSTALLED THE PRESSURE NEVER CAN BE HIGHER THAT THE MAXIMUN WORKING
PRESSURE BY THE METER (PAGE 2)
 DURING INSTALLATION ENSURE THAT DOWNSTREAM NEXT THE GAS-METER THERE ARE NOT
AUTOMATIC ON-OFF VALVES THAT COULD DAMAGE THE METER
 UPSTREAM AND DOWNSTREAM VALVE MUST BE GRADUALLY OPENED, IN ORDER TO
ALLOW A REGULAR GAS FLOW AND TO AVOYD ANY SUDDEN STROKE, WHICH COULD
DAMAGE THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE METER

USING GAS-METER
Diaphragm gas meter does not need any service. Before the end of initial verification expiry date, gas-
meter must be disconnected from the gas installation and checked on leakage and indication errors. A
positive result of the mentioned tests allows the renewal of the verification validity. Indication errors and
verification expiry periods are specified by appropriate internal regulations in the appropriate country.
Periodical checking of gas installation including gas meters are carried out according to utility regulations.

REPARATION
In case of impairment gas-meter must be repaired by the manufacturer or at a certified service point.
Manufacturer provides training, instructions and supply spare parts necessary to repair gas-meter. After
repairing service point must place a fix marks on the index plate. These signs are necessary to define the
service point (for example 01M means that the repairing is done by Metrix in 2001).
Indication errors of a repaired gas-meter must be checked and gas-meter must be sealed by the
appropriate Office of Measures. Reading errors and expiry date of verification are specified by
appropriate regulations of OM.

PARTS OF UG GAS-METER
1. Band
2. Bottom case
3. Measuring unit
4. Index
5. Gears
6. Sealing insert
7. Top case
8. Transmission gear-wheel
PARTS OF UG AL GAS-METER

1. Seal gasket
2. Bottom case
3. Measuring unit
4. Index
5. Gear assembly
6. Screw
7. Top case
8. Transmission gear-wheel